Acquisition Specialist Jobs: a Gateway to a Rewarding Career

If you have a knack for critical thinking, strategic planning, and negotiating, you may thrive in Acquisition Specialist jobs. These roles require expertise in procuring goods and services for the organization they work for. An Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the organization's operations run smoothly and cost-effectively.

Job Requirements and Skills

Most companies require their Acquisition Specialists to possess a Bachelor's degree. Strengths in communication, decision making, as well as negotiation are vital. Knowledge of acquisition processes and familiarity with acquisition regulations are also crucial. Additional certifications in sourcing and procurement can provide an added edge.

Career Progression and Salary

With experience and improved capabilities, an Acquisition Specialist can move up to higher roles, such as Acquisition Manager, or Director of Acquisition. On Ladders, we list jobs that reward your skills with a $100K+ salary package.

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$90K - $110K *

Empower category management by leveraging procurement expertise and technology. Drive operational excellence through innovative solutions, data visualization, and sourcing execution across client acco...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $100K *

Lead the development of procurement processes for hazardous waste disposal, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and enhance team effect...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Bring your expertise to regulatory compliance and product stewardship for global health products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hazard communication, manage Safety Data Sheets, and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the Decennial Transformation project, overseeing governance, financial management, and compliance to enhance data-centric IT solutions for the U.S. Census Bureau's objectiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Help us define and govern enterprise architecture for complex Defence systems, ensuring alignment across design, integration, and data architecture while leading the charge on innovation and scalabili...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $126K *

Join us to manage local and regional procurement processes, ensuring supplier compliance and performance management while collaborating with Facility Operations and Engineering teams to drive efficien...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by managing complex programs across CONUS and OCONUS sites. Ensure compliance with government regulations and drive successful project execution through effective risk...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex operational tasks both CONUS and OCONUS, ensuring compliance with government regulations and effective team performance. Drive program strategy and risk management...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Advance post-award project execution, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliance with lease requirements and timelines for leased space delivery...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $138K *

Develop scalable data pipelines and workflows for analysis and AI, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and governance in cloud and on-prem environments, while ensuring op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $138K *

Drive the design and operation of data pipelines across cloud and on-prem platforms. Collaborate with analysts and engineers to enable scalable data ingestion, transformation, and analytics for AI-dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $117K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in procurement for high-impact government and commercial projects. You'll source critical materials, negotiate agreements, and build supplier relationships, ensur...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading complex data center projects, delivering exceptional results through effective management of scope, schedule, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and safety comp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $138K *

Manage the design and implementation of data pipelines across cloud and on-prem platforms, collaborating with analysts and engineers to ensure data integrity and availability for analytics and machine...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Explore a key role in federal contracting, managing GSA schedules and ensuring compliance while providing regulatory guidance and bid support to maximize contract effectiveness and safeguard organizat...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in commercial and contractual management for complex construction projects. Engage with clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and financial oversight from contract award to c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $180K *

Lead a talented team while managing a multi-billion-dollar capture pipeline across the Intelligence Community, DoD, and Federal sectors. Engage with customers to develop innovative solutions that enha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Join us to lead high-stakes capture management on digital transformation projects, driving strategic initiatives that integrate cutting-edge technologies and advance national defense objectives while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $142K *

Empower our sales team by managing enterprise mobility solutions, driving growth through consultative selling. Collaborate across functions to meet client needs and optimize productivity for Fortune 5...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $142K *

Join a team that's driving growth by building long-term relationships and delivering enterprise mobility solutions across diverse industries. Leverage your sales expertise to optimize client productiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Engage with mid-market investment banking clients to manage and grow relationships, optimizing value from solutions while collaborating across teams to ensure exceptional service and drive sustainable...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Launch your career by managing key mid-market investment banking accounts, driving retention and growth through strategic planning and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance client value...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions that enhance customer collaboration and software adoption, while driving business growth through strategic account management and compelling sales campaigns in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $158K *

Champion strategic account growth by penetrating existing markets and forging new enterprise relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive client success and deliver innovative data solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that drives international growth strategies across defense sectors, focusing on foreign military sales and global partnerships while collaborating with corporate teams to achieve sustainab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Acquisition Specialist do?question toggle

    An Acquisition Specialist is responsible for procuring goods and services for the organization. Their typical duties include market research, negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, and ensuring the efficient operation of the acquisition processes.

  • What skills are required for Acquisition Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Essential skills include communication, critical thinking, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Familiarity with acquisition regulations is also a must.

  • What is the career progression for an Acquisition Specialist?question toggle

    Acquisition Specialists can advance to managerial positions, such as Acquisition Manager, or later to executive roles like Director of Acquisition.

  • Do Acquisition Specialist jobs pay over $100K annually?question toggle

    Yes, on Ladders, we have listed Acquisition Specialist jobs that offer $100K and more annually.